CloudCheckr is an American cloud management software company headquartered in Rochester, New York.[1][2] The company provides tools for cloud cost optimization, security, compliance, automation, and governance for organizations operating on public cloud services.[2]
CloudCheckr was founded in 2011 by Aaron C. Newman and Aaron Klein.[3] Newman, a serial entrepreneur, served as CEO during the company’s early years and later transitioned to executive chairman.[4][5]
The company expanded from Amazon Web Services (AWS) support to a multi-cloud platform incorporating Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and others.[6] In June 2019, CloudCheckr appointed Tim McKinnon as CEO, while Newman became executive chairman.[7][5]
In October 2021, NetApp announced its acquisition of CloudCheckr, integrating the product into its Spot by NetApp CloudOps portfolio.[8][9][10]
Funding
The company raised approximately US$50 million in a 2017 Series A round led by Level Equity, followed by a US$15 million Series B round in 2019.[8][11]
In 2021, CloudCheckr reportedly had about 600 customers and around US$29 million in annual revenue, with a staff of roughly 150.[9]
NetApp’s 2021 acquisition of CloudCheckr was part of its broader strategy to expand FinOps capabilities and cloud resource optimization.[8] Industry analysts noted that the combination of CloudCheckr’s cost visibility and Spot’s automation offered enterprises a more comprehensive FinOps solution.[12]
Philanthropy
Co-founder Aaron Newman has contributed to educational and STEM programs, including establishing a US$25,000 endowed STEM scholarship at Monroe Community College.[13]
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